Three young men from very different homes, just coming into their own sexuality, bond at a time when information about homosexuality is scarce to the average teen. Their strong connection cannot survive high school and heartache, however, and their triangle collapses under the weight of prejudice and a need to escape.<br><br>Ten years later, Tucker is bitter and hurt by all the tragedy in his life since those long ago happier days. Reclusive, somewhat animalistic, and completely content to stay that way, he’s brought up short by an unexpected confrontation with the past and feelings that won't stay buried.

Fur, Feathers, and Claws

“Come here.” Chad pressed his hands to Tucker’s face, with their musky, sexy scent of two guys hot for each other and in love. That was how Tucker labeled it in his mind, with words he recalled from a story in a male nudie magazine. All words and thoughts left him after that, as Chad’s hardness touched his hip, and then slipped between his legs. Chad thrust against his balls and the hairless spot right before the start of the crack. And then, exactly where Chad’s hand had explored and tantalized, his hard-on now tempted instead. They rocked toward and away from each other, Tucker opening and closing around Chad’s dry organ. “Mmm. Let me get it wet,” he said softly.


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